Ocala News
City of Ocala Holiday Schedule – Veterans Day – Monday, November 11
Post Date:11/04/2019 5:28 PM
OCALA, Fla. (Nov. 4, 2019) – City of Ocala business offices will be closed Monday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. There will be no residential collection for sanitation, yard waste or recycling routes Monday, Nov. 11.
Residential sanitation collection regularly scheduled for Monday, Nov. 11 through Thursday, Nov. 14 will experience a one-day delay and will be collected Tuesday, Nov. 12 through Friday, Nov. 15.
Waste Pro recycling collection for City of Ocala residents regularly scheduled for Monday, Nov. 11 through Thursday, Nov. 14 will take place Tuesday, Nov. 12 through Friday, Nov. 15.
For more information, please contact the City of Ocala Residential Sanitation Division at 352-351-6697.
By Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten
OCTOBER 31 – NOVEMBER 24, 2019
On sale: Now
Four strong, sassy Southern women are drawn together by fate in their quest for happiness… through happy hour! Perfectionist workaholic Randa is struggling with a derailed career. Recently widowed Dot is learning to start her life over alone. Boisterous good ol’ gal Marlafaye is freshly divorced and looking for revenge on her tom-catting ex. And spunky fireball Jinx offers her services as a life coach, though she needs good advice more than anyone. Over six months of laughter, hilarious misadventures, and bonding over cocktails, these Savannah soul-sisters form lasting friendships, renewing their confidence and enthusiasm for life. Cheers to this delightful comedy by the authors of The Dixie Swim Club! Continue reading
By Jeanie Linders
JANUARY 2 – 19, 2020
On sale: November 18
PLEASE NOTE: THIS SHOW CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT AND RACY HUMOR WHICH MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AUDIENCES.
Celebrate “The Change” in this hilarious parody of popular music from the baby boomer era, as four women bond over the shared sisterhood of hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats, and sexual woes. Returning to the OCT stage after its popular 2017 visit, the tour of this long-running Las Vegas hit musical will have you laughing, cheering, and dancing in the aisles!
Marion County Genealogical Society will meet Thursday, November 21, 2019 from 2pm – 4pm at the Marion County Public Library, 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL. A brief business meeting will be followed by the November live program “Strategies for Finding the Origins of Your Irish Ancestors” presented by Donna Moughty. For more information visit www.mcgsocala.org or call (352) 897-0840.
(OCALA, Fla.) Oct. 15, 2019 – Ocala Fire Rescue responded to reports of a vehicle versus motorcycle collision at 5:08 p.m.
Engine 5, Rescue 1, Tower 1, Battalion Chief 11, and a safety officer were dispatched to the corner of the 3000 block of E Silver Springs Blvd. and NE 30th Ave. Upon arrival, crews encountered a compact Jeep SUV with moderate front end damage and a motorcycle with two individuals on the ground. Both the driver and passenger of the motorcycle were trauma alerted to Ocala Regional Medical Center.
Ocala Fire Rescue wants you to meet K9 Gracie to raise awareness of working dogs’ life-changing functions. Sponsored by the Petco Foundation.
At the Petco Foundation, we believe that every animal deserves to live its best life. Since 1999, we’ve invested more than $260 million in lifesaving animal welfare work to make that happen. With our more than 4,000 animal welfare partners, we inspire and empower communities to make a difference by investing in adoption and medical care programs, spay and neuter services, pet cancer research, service and therapy animals, and numerous other lifesaving initiatives. Through our Think Adoption First program, we partner with Petco stores and animal welfare organizations across the country to increase pet adoptions. So far, we’ve helped more than 6 million pets find their new loving families, and we’re just getting started. Visit petcofoundation.org to learn more about how you can get involved.
For more information about Ocala Fire Rescue, visit www.OcalaFire.org. For more on the Petco Foundation’s Helping Heroes campaign, visit petcofoundation.org/hero and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram by using the hashtag #HelpingHeroes.
Friday October 25th 2019
The Johnny Mello Show & Dance Fundraiser
A Doo Wop, Country & Rock N Roll Party
Location: American Legion Hall, 699 West Lady Lake Blvd. in Lady Lake Fl. Time: Doors open at 5:30 PM…Showtime is 6-9 PM
Performers: Eight local performers including: Uncle Pepe, Jimbo Killingsworth, David Baldwin, Eulakay Green, Charlie Messenger, Sultry Lady, Johnny Mello and Marlene De Zeeuw
Event Host: Have A Heart For Companion Animals, Inc. (A 501 c-3 A not for profit org.)
Food: Show Attendees can bring your own snacks. Continue reading
Marion County Genealogical Society will meet Thursday, October 17, 2019 from 2pm – 4pm at the Marion County Public Library, 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL. A brief business meeting will be followed by the October program “Digging Beyond Hints & Tips” presented by Debi Hoag. For more information visit www.mcgsocala.org or call (352) 897-0840.
First Christian Church DOC will be collecting toys for the children of Marion County. Please bring a new, unwrapped gift to our church at 1908 E. Ft. King St. Ocala Fl.
The collection dates and times are:
Saturday November 16th from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Monday November 18th from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Saturday November 30th from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
The 6th Annual Critter Trail 5K Walk/Run will be held at Silver Springs State Park on Saturday, November 16, 2019, 9:30 A.M.. The fundraiser is sponsored by the Friends of Silver Springs State Park, a 501c3 non-profit Citizen’s Support Organization (CSO). Sponsorship opportunities are available, please contact 5kfsssp@gmail.com for details.
The race will begin at the Silver Springs Boardwalk and run through trails within the park. Marked trails will guide you through the race which you may choose to run, walk or stroll. Be the first to participate and get a specially designed Tee Shirt. Kids 12 years and younger are half price and well behaved pets, on leash, are welcome. For Race details and to Register On-Line, please go to https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/SilverSprings/CritterTrail5k. This is a fundraiser in the park and for the park. All monies stay local and will be used to aid the Silver Springs State Park in it’s mission to conserve, protect and enhance this pristine park and its diverse habitats which improves the visitor’s experience. Enter through the Silver Springs Entrance, off of Silver Springs Blvd (S.R. 40) and east of S.R. 35. The address is 5656 East Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488. For more information about the Park and the Friends, please visit www.FloridaStateParks.org/SilverSprings and www.TheFriendsofSilverSprings.org.
